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YE62 WUX

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,117 mi
Last recorded78,117 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 WUX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 78,117 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 78,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,470 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,591 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight noise when steering (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 52,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight knocking at the steering wheel

Fail 6 Mar 2017 42,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,378 miles

When steering , there is knocking at the wheel. Advise this is investigated further

Fail 19 Feb 2016 30,024 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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YE62 WUX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE62 WUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE62 WUX registered?

YE62 WUX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is YE62 WUX safe to buy?

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